Residential Addictions Counselor

MOUNTAIN COMPREHENSIVE CARE CENTER
CLIFFVIEW RECOVERY CENTER

Residential Addictions Counselor

PURPOSE: Provide accessible, ongoing addiction treatment for individuals enrolled in residential treatment.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work with other staff and the Residential Addictions Clinical Director in planning, implementing and coordinating residential social detoxification and treatment services.

2. Maintain medical records, receive referrals, and provide information, and crisis /supportive counseling.

3. Participate/facilitate/supervise all residential functions including; meals, group, house meetings, big book sessions, journal sessions, education lectures, individual crisis intervention, and other activities deemed appropriate and necessary by the Residential Addictions Clinical Director.

4. Provide IOP services to clients.

5. Transport clients to self-help or other support groups in the region, and provide for transportation to the hospital for residents needing medical care.

6. Attend conferences and staff meetings as required.

7. Maintain a minimum of 20 hours of approved substance abuse disorder education annually.

8. Be knowledgeable about the Residential Addictions Treatment Operations Manual, keeping abreast of all updates, and providing for the completion of the minimum shift performance expectations.

9. To complete with proficiency all required documentation and do so on a timely basis.

10. Complete all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field. Must have valid Kentucky motor vehicle operator’s license.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to evaluate the needs of clients, ability to relate with a wide variety of professional employees and clientele. Knowledge of overall objectives and treatment concepts. Knowledge of rules, regulations and laws pertaining to the care and treatment of the chemically dependent. Ability to work autonomously, and to appropriately deal with crisis. Ability to keep records and reports.

EEO/AA RESPONSIBILITIES: MCCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunity is offered based on job qualifications regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s or victimization status. MCCC actively seeks to enhance career objective of minorities, women, older people and people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

For more information about this position, please contact Jessica Briggs at 859-368-8897 or Kathy Goble, Human Resources Director at 606-886-8572.

All persons seeking employment at MCCC must complete and submit an Application for Employment and a Criminal Records Check form. To download an employment application, visit www.mtcomp.org/careers

Completed forms may be emailed, faxed, or mailed/delivered to Kathy Goble, Human Resources Director at Central Office, Prestonsburg, KY.

Fax: Attention Kathy Goble, 606-886-4433

Mail/Deliver: Mountain Comprehensive Care Center | ATTN: Human Resources | 104 South Front Avenue | Prestonsburg, KY 41653

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lancaster, KY 40444: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person